Bored with the usual bridal shower? Take fun up a notch by throwing a bachelorette party instead. Every modern, fun-loving bride-to-be could use a little craziness, sinful food, and good old-fashioned girl bonding before she finally ties the knot.

Enlist the help of several friends when planning the bash, because the preparations for a bachelorette party can be quite overwhelming. Once you have formed your team (three to four close friends will do), agree on a theme, a date, and a working budget.

The theme of the bachelorette party should depend on the personality of the bride-to-be. Is she the conservative, traditional type? Then she might enjoy a quiet evening with close girlfriends. Is she outgoing and adventurous? Then hire a male stripper just to make her blush. Remember that the list of bachelorette party ideas is endless. Whether you choose to have a simple dinner at someone's house or a wild time at a hip club, the goal is to have fun